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Fight for your rights, Former President Uhuru urges Gen Z

Uhuru on Friday said the youth commonly known as Gen Z should not just sit around and let what they toiled for be taken away.

Fight for your rights, Former President Uhuru urges Gen Z

UDA, ANC merge to form a unified political party

UDA, ANC merge to form a unified political party

Aisha Jumwa appointed Kenya Roads Board chairperson

Aisha Jumwa appointed Kenya Roads Board chairperson

KEWOPA launches nationwide campaign to end femicide

KEWOPA launches nationwide campaign to end femicide

Ruto's Cabinet serve political goals, not national interests, says ex-minister

Kirwa criticised the reshuffles as politically driven rather than aimed at addressing governance and financial challenges.

Ruto's Cabinet serve political goals, not national interests, says ex-minister

Wiper expels Farah Maalim as Deputy Party leader

Wiper expels deputy party leader and Daadab MP Farah Maalim over alleged violation of the constitution, Kalonzo Musyoka announces.

Wiper expels Farah Maalim as Deputy Party leader

Kalonzo asks Ruto to respect Constitution or resign

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka calls on President Ruto to resign if he cannot enforce the Constitution and the rule of law; demands release of abductees.

Kalonzo asks Ruto to respect Constitution or resign

Divided opinion over CS Muturi's NIS abduction claims

Governance expert Gitile Naituli described Muturi’s statement as reflective of widespread public frustration.

Divided opinion over CS Muturi's NIS abduction claims

NACADA urges rehabs to obey the law in their operations

NACADA warns rehabs to obey the law in their operations

NACADA urges rehabs to obey the law in their operations

I will make agriculture cool, says Mutahi Kagwe

Livestock vaccination will be voluntary, Agriculture CS nominee Kagwe says, vows to improve communication on vaccine benefits, if approved; he is worth Sh842m.

I will make agriculture cool, says Mutahi Kagwe

KEMSA ghosts haunt Mutahi Kagwe during vetting

Mutahi Kagwe admits abuse of procurement process of PPEs at Kemsa, Health Ministry and other agencies during Covid-19; Sh5.9b was lost in the tender.

KEMSA ghosts haunt Mutahi Kagwe during vetting

Former deputy CJ Baraza to head 42-member taskforce on femicide

President Ruto appoints 42-member task force to tackle rising femicide, GBV cases; to be chaired by Nancy Baraza, with members including Franklin Wallah.

Former deputy CJ Baraza to head 42-member taskforce on femicide

How to check 2024 KCSE results

2024 KCSE candidates to check their results by logging in to KNEC portal, www.results/knec.ac.ke and key in their index numbers, Education CS Ogamba announces.

How to check 2024 KCSE results

America mourns former president Jimmy Carter at state funeral

Jimmy Carter honored Thursday with a state funeral at Washington's National Cathedral, amid a groundswell of tributes honoring the 39th US President.

America mourns former president Jimmy Carter at state funeral

KNEC cancels results of 840 candidates over malpractice

KNEC cancels exam results of 840 candidates over involvement in malpractice, withholds results for 2,899 candidates pending completion of investigations within 30 days.

KNEC cancels results of 840 candidates over malpractice

KNEC to introduce mid-year KCSE exams for absentees, repeaters

KNEC to introduce mid-year KCSE exam series for candidates who missed or wish to repeat examination, to be administered from July, Education CS Ogamba says.

KNEC to introduce mid-year KCSE exams for absentees, repeaters

Two suspected drug traffickers arrested in Migori

During the raid, officers recovered 40 tariffs and 230 sticks of what is suspected to be cannabis, along with 1.5 liters of chang'aa and uncustomed cigarette packets.

Two suspected drug traffickers arrested in Migori

Grade 9 textbooks available in bookshops, says Publishers Association

The Kenya Publishers Association (KPA) has assured the public that Grade 9 textbooks are now available in bookshops.

Grade 9 textbooks available in bookshops, says Publishers Association

Kindiki: Suam border post to be upgraded to boost trade

Government announces plans to upgrade the Suam entry point in Trans Nzoia County into a one-stop border post to expedite the clearance of people and vehicles.

Kindiki: Suam border post to be upgraded to boost trade

Gerald Nyaoma assumes office as CBK deputy governor

Gerald Nyaoma Arita officially assumes office as CBK Deputy Governor following his appointment last month; to serve a renewable four-year term.

Gerald Nyaoma assumes office as CBK deputy governor

Kindiki resurfaces after weeks of absence, dismisses rift rumours

Kindiki, attending a wedding in Limuru on Saturday, January 4, dismissed speculation about his disappearance.

Kindiki resurfaces after weeks of absence, dismisses rift rumours

2024 KCSE results to be released in two weeks - CS Migos

Candidates who sat for the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams will receive their results in two weeks, Education CS Julius Migos announces.

2024 KCSE results to be released in two weeks - CS Migos

IPOA faults police for Gachagua teargas incident in Nyandarua

Police mishandled the arrest and processing of the suspect involved in throwing a teargas canister at Gachagua's meeting in Shamata, Nyandarua, IPOA reports.

IPOA faults police for Gachagua teargas incident in Nyandarua

Ruto's handshake, power struggles and broken ties

Before his swearing-in, President William Ruto openly rejected the idea of "handshake" politics. Fast forward to 2024, and his words now feel like distant echoes.

Ruto's handshake, power struggles and broken ties

Food, energy prices push inflation to 3.0 pc in December

Inflation rate for December rises to 3.0 percent from 2.8 percent in November, owing to an increase in food prices including maize floor and sugar, KNBS says.

Food, energy prices push inflation to 3.0 pc in December

Two new Mpox cases reported in Nakuru, Mombasa

Two new Mpox cases reported in Nakuru, Mombasa

Two new Mpox cases reported in Nakuru, Mombasa

Release all the 82 abductees, Kalonzo tells Ruto

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemns recent cases of abductions, calls for immediate release of all 82 people abducted in the last 3 months.

Release all the 82 abductees, Kalonzo tells Ruto

More appointments: Peter Kenneth, Mwangi wa Iria land State jobs

Former Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth appointed chairpersons of KEBS National Standards Council.

More appointments: Peter Kenneth, Mwangi wa Iria land State jobs

SHIFT80 awards Kenya's sustainable fashion innovators

Brillian Lutomia won the grand prize of Sh50,000 for her design inspired by the Kibera community.

SHIFT80 awards Kenya's sustainable fashion innovators

Terrorists now target churches through illegal funding

Terrorism has become a persistent threat to Kenya’s security, with a growing risk from domestic and international extremist groups, a new report by the Ministry of Interior has revealed.

Terrorists now target churches through illegal funding

Power restored after nationwide blackout, internet disruption

Power restored to all affected areas after a nationwide blackout that lasted hours, Kenya Power says.

Power restored after nationwide blackout, internet disruption

Nacada warns against alcohol sale to minors

National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has warned alcohol outlets, particularly those located in petrol stations, against selling liquor to minors.

Nacada warns against alcohol sale to minors

Fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review

Fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review: Petrol down by Sh4.37 to retail at Sh176.29, Diesel and Kerosene drops by Sh3.00 to sell at Sh165.06 and Sh148.39 per litre, respectively, in Nairobi.

Fuel prices drop in latest EPRA review

Battle for AUC chair: Odinga faces off against two others in Ethiopia

On trade, the former Kenyan prime minister vowed to empower women and youth by leveraging artificial intelligence and technology.

Battle for AUC chair: Odinga faces off against two others in Ethiopia

Ruto, Gambia President Barrow grace Jamhuri Day fete

President William Ruto arrives at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi to preside over 61st Jamhuri Day fete, members of the diplomatic corps also present.

Ruto, Gambia President Barrow grace Jamhuri Day fete

KEBS denies claims of contaminated rice in the market

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has refuted claims that contaminated rice is circulating in the Kenyan market.

KEBS denies claims of contaminated rice in the market

Kenya's tech envoy named to 2025 Apolitical global AI leaders list

Ambassador Philip Thigo named to Apolitical's 2025 list of Global AI Governance Leaders

Kenya's tech envoy named to 2025 Apolitical global AI leaders list

Kindiki: How government is promoting jobs

Deputy President Kindiki says thousands of Kenyans have been certified under the government’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) initiative, creating new employment opportunities.

Kindiki: How government is promoting jobs

PPB warns against unregistered cancer drug and substandard painkiller

Pharmacy and Poisons Board warns against unregistered Floracil 1000 cancer injection; suspends Mefnac painkiller over safety concerns.

PPB warns against unregistered cancer drug and substandard painkiller

Two arrested in Meru for brewing and supplying illicit alcohol

Two arrested in Meru for brewing and supplying illicit alcohol

Two arrested in Meru for brewing and supplying illicit alcohol

Uasin Gishu lands CEC arrested over extortion allegations

Uasin Gishu County Executive Committee Member (CEC) for Lands, Physical Planning, and Housing, Janet Kosgei, has been arrested over multiple allegations of extortion.

Uasin Gishu lands CEC arrested over extortion allegations

Government announces 600 jobs for boda boda riders in Dubai

The government has announced 600 job opportunities for boda boda riders in Dubai.

Government announces 600 jobs for boda boda riders in Dubai

How social media and AI are shaping the future of elections, Kalonzo explains

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka foresees social media, digital platforms and AI playing pivotal roles in future elections across Africa.

How social media and AI are shaping the future of elections, Kalonzo explains

Seychelles' former VP Meriton drops AUC bid, endorses Raila

Former Seychelles Vice President Vincent Meriton has withdrawn his candidacy for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship in favor of Kenyan leader Raila Odinga.

Seychelles' former VP Meriton drops AUC bid, endorses Raila

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